The other day, I was chatting to a keen PostgreSQL user. We're used to having free databases, such as IBM DB2 Express-C, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, SQLite and Oracle XE, but PostgreSQL is different in that it is open source. It is a proper, dedicated community too, I was told...
SQL Server Management Studio is rich with features. So rich, in fact, that after almost 3 years I am still finding new tools in the application that afford me more control over my databases and the methods for supporting them. Recently I found myself needing to script out a database and its objects for reviewing a problem offline.
Steve Jones talks about IT Project Failure and how you should re-evaluate things are you move forward.
Steve Jones talks about IT Project Failure and how you should re-evaluate things are you move forward.
Steve Jones talks about IT Project Failure and how you should re-evaluate things are you move forward.
Learn how using the OUTPUT clause in SQL Server 2005 queries simplifies T-SQL code and returns results of rows changed by an INSERT, UPDATE or DELETE SQL command.
Having separate databases for each client? It's a common problem and Steve Jones wonders if this might be a feature coming in SQL Server at some point.
Having separate databases for each client? It's a common problem and Steve Jones wonders if this might be a feature coming in SQL Server at some point.
Having separate databases for each client? It's a common problem and Steve Jones wonders if this might be a feature coming in SQL Server at some point.
As much as we're SQL Server folks here, sometimes we do need to connect to other data stores. Hai shares some of his experiences doing so. Might come in handy someday.
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Last week I spent a few days in Cambridge, UK for the Redgate Company...
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Recently I had someone internally ask about whether SQL Source Control supports Git Hooks....
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I'm running a group MSA for the database engine and SQL Agent in a...
All, My query is as follows: SET DATEFORMAT dmy SELECT p.query_id, DATEADD(MICROSECOND,-rs.max_duration,rs.first_execution_time) AS starttime,...
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I have this code in SQL Server 2025. What is the result?
DECLARE @message VARCHAR(50) = 'Hello SQL Server 2025!'; DECLARE @encoded VARCHAR(MAX); SET @encoded = BASE64_ENCODE(@message); SELECT @encoded AS EncodedResult;See possible answers